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Welcome to our blog! Check out the posts below to learn about the history of fiber optics, the difference between fiber and copper, and more.
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The Need for Speed in Data Communications
11/21/2022
With the constant advancements of technology, user expectations are rising. People essentially carry computers in their pockets that are expected to communicate and receive data in real time. In pursuit of faster communication and data transfer, electronics are getting smaller – requiring higher bandwidth, better performance and higher transfer rates.
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Designing Fiber Optic Solutions for Industrial Harsh Environments
01/03/2023 |
Harsh EnvironmentIndustrial
Fiber optics are widely used in telecom and datacom, as well as in military aerospace applications. Despite these common applications, there are also some less known industries that are beginning to use fiber optics. No matter the use, fiber optic solutions should be optimized for the specific purpose of each installation. While the industrial market […]
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Connectors for Aerospace Applications
10/21/2022 |
Aerospace
At Timbercon, we pride ourselves on meeting customers’ demands and requests for high quality products. We have extensive experience designing aerospace approved materials that are well suited for harsh environments and demanding applications. Timbercon utilizes highly reliable fiber optic connectors for precise alignment. Specialized for aerospace applications, the MIL-DTL-38999 and MIL-T-29504 terminations have become a […]
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The World of Medical Fiber Optics
08/03/2022 |
Fiber EducationMedical
Fiber optics may be one of the most versatile forms of technology currently in existence. From computers to telephones, aviation to military defense, fiber optics can be utilized in a seemingly limitless number of applications. However, one field of fiber optic application that may be overlooked is the medical field. As it turns out, fiber […]
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The Difference Between Loose Tube & Tight-Buffered Cables
07/11/2022 |
Fiber EducationManufacturingProduct Design
The world of fiber optics is vast and contains a wide spectrum of variations, specs, configurations and applications. While the scope of possibilities may seem overwhelming at first, there are some distinctions that will assist in choosing the desired specifications for your ideal product. One of these distinctions is the construction style of the cable […]
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Overmolding in Fiber Optics
05/23/2022 |
Fiber EducationManufacturing
If you’ve never heard of overmolding before, you might be surprised to learn that you’re probably more familiar with it than you think. This process has become commonly used for a variety of products and you likely use items every day that are overmolded. For example, if you have ever held a plastic toothbrush, a […]
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A Spotlight on Design Engineering at Timbercon
04/11/2022 |
Product DesignProduct Development
Name: Ian Haas Title: Design Engineer III Years at Timbercon: 6 years In March, Timbercon received a Supplier of the Year award from BAE Systems, Inc. Our Design Engineer Ian Haas has worked on projects with BAE Systems for about 5 years, and has been instrumental in helping them get the products and support […]
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A Spotlight on Shipping at Timbercon
03/20/2022 |
Manufacturing
Name: Michael Wilson Title: Inventory Control Supervisor Years at Timbercon: 5 years Mike started at Timbercon in 2017 as an assembler, and has grown with the company over the years. He spent time as a line lead before moving into the shipping department. Now, Mike is the inventory control supervisor. In his time at […]
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Solving Datacom Challenges with 400G
02/28/2022 |
Datacom
People are expecting more and more capabilities out of their technology. As seen in the telecom industry with the rise of 5G, networking applications, data centers and other datacom customers are seeing a demand for higher data transfer rates. The next step in high speed data is 400G. It’s an evolving technology in fiber optics […]
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Fiber Optics: A More Secure Solution
02/02/2022 |
Defense
There are many advantages to fiber optic solutions. Compared to copper, fiber is lightweight, flexible and smaller. Additionally, fiber solutions provide stronger EMI and RFI immunity and better data transmission rates than copper. But one benefit of fiber that we don’t hear about as much is the security it offers. Yes, fiber optic solutions are […]
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